Sanches signs with Astros organization

By Christopher Dabe

Updated 6:39 pm, Thursday, August 2, 2012

Photo: (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II), STF

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Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brian Sanches reacts as New York Mets' David Wright head to home plate after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) less

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brian Sanches reacts as New York Mets' David Wright head to home plate after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, ... more

Photo: (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II), STF

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Florida Marlins' Brian Sanches pitches against the Houston Astros in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Miami, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009. The Marlins won 9-2. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Florida Marlins' Brian Sanches pitches against the Houston Astros in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Miami, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009. The Marlins won 9-2. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

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Brian Sanches was born in Beaumont and attended Nederland High School. He went to Lamar University before being drafted by the Kansas City Royals. He has played for the Florida Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) less

Brian Sanches was born in Beaumont and attended Nederland High School. He went to Lamar University before being drafted by the Kansas City Royals. He has played for the Florida Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies ... more